Dumbledore, The Queen of Hogwarts

I think it's telling that many commentators here cannot seem to deal with the fact that Jeff Weiss's complaint, and mine, have nothing to do with the moral status of homosexuality, but about the way an author approaches her work. As I've said before, if Rowling said that Dumbledore had converted to Christianity or something, I'd feel the same way. If you're going to dispute me, fine, but argue with the point I'm making, not the point you wish I were making so you could ramp up the satisfying moral outrage.

Like Ann Coulter calling Edwards a fag, I'm not sure your public profile on such issues is strong enough to use the "I was just joking" or "some of my best friends are gay" excuse. While you may be able to get away with it among friends you know, as a public figure whose track record is not exactly going to get you the HRC Straight-Ally of the Year award, you probably should be more responsible. You aren't at the New York Post anymore, where homophobic "jokes" are de riguer.

Sometimes calling a person a "queen" is a joke and funny, and sometimes it is a slur and mean. Just like calling someone a "cracker" can be a joke and funny, and sometimes it is a slur and mean. It's all about the context, but surely you already know that.

Well, we've all had some fun here, but I'm going to close this thread. Any further posts here will be deleted as soon as I see them. If you have any further comment you'd like me to receive, you know how to e-mail me. Thanks for playing! Turtle Wax, Rice-a-Roni and other lovely parting gifts are on your left as you exit the thread...